{"product_id":"734148","title":"Sharp Matthew Kenneth Woods - Hans Gal: Concertino For Cello and String Orchestra, Solo Cello Sonata, Solo Cello Suite [CD]","description":"Brand New From Reputable UK Company With 30 Years Experience In Retail, Please Note Not All Our New Items Are Shrink Wrapped.\u003cbr\u003eAll items shipped within 3 working days of payment.\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that all our DVDs are Region 2.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that not all audio CDs are shrink-wrapped fom the factory.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCellist Matthew Sharp, together with Kenneth Woods conducting the English Symphony Orchestra, offers the world premiere recording of Hans Gal's gorgeously melodic and finely crafted Concertino for Cello and String Orchestra, alongside the composer's Sonata and Suite for solo cello.\u003c\/p\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eGal's compositional output was vast, varied and consistent, from his early success in 1920's Germany, through internment during World War II, to his days in Edinburgh where he settled, became a respected academic and lived out his long life.  His vivacious Cello Concertino was written in 1965, when he was 75 years old. The two spirited solo cello works were among his last, written at the age of 92.\u003c\/p\u003e \\r\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCritical Acclaim\\r\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'lyrical beauties \\u2026 beautifully stylish and heartfelt'  --The Times\u003c\/p\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e'very much worth discovering \\u2026 soulful \\u2026 yearning .. spacious' --The Guardian\u003c\/p\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e'hats off to conductor Kenneth Woods [for] making a case for Gal's elegantly built orchestral pieces \\u2026 Here's hoping this is the beginning of a substantial Gal revival.' \\u2013 National Public Radio's All Things Considered\u003c\/p\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e 'an extraordinary cellist \\u2013 charismatic, virtuosic, brimming with verve and poetry' \\u2013 The Times (UK), on Matthew Sharp\u003c\/p\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Matthew Sharp is an impassioned advocate and the English Symphony Orchestra strings under Kenneth Woods, supported by a warmly ambient recording, give committed support.' Performance * * * * \/ Recording * * * * * --BBC Music Magazine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHans G\\xe1l: Concertino For Cello And String Orchestra, Op. 87  - I. Molto Moderato \\u2013 Quasi Allegro\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHans G\\xe1l: Concertino For Cello And String Orchestra, Op. 87 - II. Adagio\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHans G\\xe1l: Concertino For Cello And String Orchestra, Op. 87 - III. Allegretto Ritenuto Assai\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHans G\\xe1l: Sonata For Solo Cello, Op. 109a - I. Andante \\u2013 Allegro Comodo\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHans G\\xe1l: Sonata For Solo Cello, Op. 109a - II. Quasi Menuetto Lento\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHans G\\xe1l: Sonata For Solo Cello, Op. 109a - III. Vivace\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHans G\\xe1l: Suite For Solo Cello, Op. 109b - I. Introduzione E Fughetta: Grave \\u2013 Allegro Molto Moderato\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHans G\\xe1l: Suite For Solo Cello, Op. 109b - II. Alla Marcia: Allegro Moderato\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHans G\\xe1l: Suite For Solo Cello, Op. 109b - III. Cavatina: Adagio\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHans G\\xe1l: Suite For Solo Cello, Op. 109b - IV. Rondino: Allegro Ma Non Troppo\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chalkys.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55152575578497,"sku":"734148","price":16.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0056\/8043\/1219\/files\/51G1H_IlOFL._SL1500.jpg?v=1767876561","url":"https:\/\/chalkys.com\/products\/734148","provider":"Chalkys.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}